In the early 1500s five men and five women find themselves trapped by floods and compelled to take refuge in an abbey high in the Pyrenees. When told they must wait days for a bridge to be repaired, they are inspired - by recalling Boccaccio's Decameron - to pass the time in a cultured manner by each telling a story every day. The stories, however, soon degenerate into a verbal battle between the sexes, as the characters weave tales of corrupt friars, adulterous noblemen and deceitful wives. From the cynical Saffredent to ...
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In the early 1500s five men and five women find themselves trapped by floods and compelled to take refuge in an abbey high in the Pyrenees. When told they must wait days for a bridge to be repaired, they are inspired - by recalling Boccaccio's Decameron - to pass the time in a cultured manner by each telling a story every day. The stories, however, soon degenerate into a verbal battle between the sexes, as the characters weave tales of corrupt friars, adulterous noblemen and deceitful wives. From the cynical Saffredent to the young idealist Dagoucin or the moderate Parlamente - believed to express De Navarre's own views - The Heptameron provides a fascinating insight into the minds and passions of the nobility of sixteenth century France. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Add this copy of The Heptameron to cart. $11.04, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1986 by Penguin Classics.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780140443554.
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Add this copy of The Heptameron to cart. $854.49, good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1886 by Privately Printed.
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Various. Good Only. An impressive edition of Marguerite of Navarre's collection of short stories, this being an extra-illustrated copy bound in two volumes by Ritter. An extra illustrated copy, bound in two volumes. The first edition of Arthur Machen's translation, notable for being the first unabridged and thorough translation, following on from abridged translations from the prior centuries. Â Bound by Ritter. Volume I is illustrated with a water-colour half-title, frontispiece, engraved title, and one-hundred and eight plates. Volume II is illustrated with a water-colour half-title, frontispiece, and one-hundred and fifty plates. 'The Heptameron' is a collection of seventy-two short stories, with the stories dealing with subjects such as infidelity, love, and lust, one story being based off the live of Marguerite de La Rocque. The stories were inspired by 'The Decameron' by Giovanni Boccaccio. Marguerite of Navarre intended to write one hundred stories covering ten days, but her early death meant that she only completed up to the second story of the eighth day. Marguerite de Navarre was the Queen of Navarre, and was an ancestor of the Bourbon Kings of France. Navarre was a prominent figure during the French Renaissance, being an author and a patron of humanists and reformers. In a full crushed morocco binding by Ritter, with morocco paste downs, and floral patterned cloth endpapers. Externally, the front board of Volume 1 is detached but present. Minor bumping to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Head of the front joint of Volume II is strained, front hinge is strained. Ink mark to the recto of the front endpaper of Volume I. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front blank of each volume. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned and clean. Faint tidemark to the head of the frontispiece and title of Volume I. Good Only.
Add this copy of The Heptameron to cart. $11.98, good condition, Sold by GreatBookPricesUK5 rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Castle Donington, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1984 by Penguin Classics.
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Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 544 p. Penguin Classics. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 544 p. Penguin Classics. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 544 p. Penguin Classics. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of The Heptameron (Classics) to cart. $19.77, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 1984 by Penguin Classics.
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New. In the early 1500s five men and five women find themselves trapped by floods and compelled to take refuge in an abbey high in the Pyrenees. When told they must wait days for the bridge to be repaired, they are inspired to pass the time in a cultured manner by each telling a story every day. Translator(s): Chilton, Paul. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: FC; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 380. 1984. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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